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WHO: Artificial sweeteners have no weight-loss benefit, may raise health risks
The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness. “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term...
Martha Stewart makes history as oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover modelVideo
Martha Stewart is making history as a cover model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The TV personality, 81, is one of four stars to grace one of the 2023 covers of the annual edition, along with actress Megan Fox, pop singer Kim Petras and model Brooks Nader. Stewart is...
John Dorfman: Acuity, Littelfuse join the Do Nothing Club
Some people love stocks that are surging. Others love stocks that have been knocked down. Investors pay less attention to stocks that have been holding still, and therein may lie an opportunity. Some of these Do Nothing stocks may just … well, do something. Hence, my Do Nothing Club. It...
Line painting scheduled this week on several Alle-Kiski Valley roads
PennDOT will be painting lines on roads in the Alle-Kiski Valley area through Saturday, the agency announced Monday. Work to repaint lines will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PennDOT says it generally is not responsible for paint on vehicles. Roads in the Alle-Kiski Valley area where painting will...
FBI agents raid condo unit owned by Russians at Trump Towers in Sunny Isles
The trio of Trump Towers on Sunny Isles Beach in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, draws its share of gawkers, thanks to former President Donald Trump’s licensing deal that plastered his name on the oceanfront development. But on Thursday, the luxury high-rise complex drew the attention of law enforcement, namely the...
Penn State football announces White Out, Stripe Out games for 2023 season
Two weeks ago, it was revealed that Penn State will open its 2023 season under the Beaver Stadium lights against West Virginia. But it won’t be the annual White Out. Penn State’s game against Iowa on Sept. 23 will get the White Out treatment, the Nittany Lions announced Monday. The...
Is it unusual for a Hispanic person to adopt white supremacist beliefs?
When authorities released the name, ethnicity and first details about the alleged gunman who killed eight people at the Allen Premium Outlets, questions soon emerged on social media about how a Hispanic person might hold neo-Nazi and extremist views. One Twitter user wrote, “This seems like misdirection to me. A...
Taylor Swift defends fan from security during Philadelphia show
One fan had an eventful time with singer Taylor Swift over the weekend, according to news sources. The Berks County native is currently on her “Eras Tour,” and performed three sold-out shows in Philadelphia, with thousands of people attending the final show on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Swift plays...
Chartiers Valley students surprise teacher with donation in her honor
For three months, 150 students in kindergarten through second grade arrived at Chartiers Valley Primary School early each Wednesday. Led by second-grade teacher Shelley Territ, they performed daily exercises as participants in Kids of Steel, a training program that motivates youngsters and their families to get moving and make healthier...
MTV News signs off, but Kurt Loder is forever Gen X’s Walter CronkiteVideo
When you grew up absolutely devouring all things MTV, you knew which programs featured regular cut-ins for MTV News and which ones didn’t. This one typically didn’t. But this day was different. It was a Friday afternoon in April 1994, yours truly was a 15-year-old who had the day off...
Stevie Nicks announces Pittsburgh show
Stevie Nicks is coming to Pittsburgh for a show in the fall, the singer announced Monday. Her “Live In Concert” tour is scheduled to play at PPG Paints on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Presale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, while general tickets go on sale at 10 a.m....
John Opdycke and David Thornburgh: Time for open primaries in Pa.
One of us, John Opdycke, founded the national advocacy group Open Primaries in 2009: “Back then it was like opening an institute for UFO research. People thought I was wasting my time on an irrelevant and illegitimate reform issue. I wasn’t a very sought after dinner guest.” Times have certainly...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Bri Pusateri
Last year, Penn-Trafford’s softball team went 20-4 and was the runner-up to Armstrong in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. Four starters from that team graduated, leaving question marks as to whether the Warriors could repeat that success. This year, while the record hasn’t been quite the same, Penn-Trafford has still...
Letter to the editor: We don’t need more laws, just to behave and lead by example
It is disturbing to hear the news of the day — gun violence, attacks on individuals, robberies, etc. And it usually ends up with the conclusion that there should be a law. We have so many laws that I don’t believe there is anyone who knows all the laws. Whether...
In brief: Free smoke detectors, historical society exhibit and more around Sewickley
Fire alarms Quaker Valley area fire departments are working together to ensure that residents in the Quaker Valley School District have access to working smoke detectors with proper installation. Big Sewickley Creek VFD and Aleppo Township VFD are partnering with the American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Program. Interested residents...
In brief: Car show, art camps and more in Pine, Richland
Car show On May 27, from 4-6 p.m., Hampton Presbyterian Church is hosting its fifth car show. All makes and models are welcome. The grill will be hot, the sodas will be cold, and the tunes will be spinning. Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs and EZ-ups. There...
In brief: Zoning hearing board, family summer fest and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Zoning hearing board The Penn Hills Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. May 24 in Penn Hills council chambers, 102 Duff Road. An agenda is posted online at pennhills.pa.gov. Family summer fest An all ages event sponsored by First Baptist Church and Iglesia Hispana Church of Monroeville will...
Letter to the editor: Biden a traitor?
We are used to politicians lying to us from the time they swear to abide by their Oath of Office and beyond. President Biden swore to enforce the laws of our land and protect us from enemies domestic and foreign. A large disservice of Biden is his ignoring our immigration...
In brief: Car show, other Hampton area happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Car show scheduled Hampton Presbyterian Church will host a car show from 4 to 6 p.m. May 27. Enthusiasts of all makes and models are invited to attend. Families can expect a fun-filled atmosphere with DJ Denny Dutko providing the musical entertainment alongside vintage vehicles on display. Snacks will be...
In brief: Concert series, other Monroeville happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Summer concert series Monroeville Recreation and Parks will present a summer concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays in the Tall Trees Amphitheater at Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Sponsored by UMPC East, the series features: • June 11 — Christian Beck, country • June 18 — Beatlemania...
In brief: Oakmont charging station opens, other area happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Ceremony for charging stations A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed electric vehicle charging stations in Oakmont is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 19 in Riverview Park’s Third Street lot. Oakmont partnered with Duquesne Light’s Community Charging Program to bring the stations to the borough. The event will feature Kevin...
Letter to the editor: Reflecting on Pittsburgh sports’ corporate welfare
As I sat in construction traffic recently, I was reminded of a statement I heard in 2001 when Heinz Field and PNC Park were built: “Can you imagine how nice our region would be if the hundreds of millions spent on the stadiums was spent on infrastructure?” At the time,...
The Stroller, May 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Freeport Theatre Festival to perform at historic Hanna’s Town As part...
Letter to the editor: We must be a climate leader
I believe the Trib is doing a disservice to its readers when it publishes articles promoting the natural gas industry. We know all too well the devastation the industry causes to our health and environment. Yes, natural gas produces about half the carbon dioxide emissions than coal power when burned,...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 15
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 15....
